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Community spirit was the winner overall while the fire fighters won the contest 7-5 at the Veterans Memorial Park diamond in Sun City Aug. 6. The 22nd annual softball game was part of Huntley's National Night Out Day and Enjoy Huntley Week activities.

The game had the visiting police department members take an early lead, but first baseman of the HFPD, Keith Schroeder, had the big hit with a three-run double in the HFPD win.

AHS is in the midst of a major construction project.

“We're under construction for the first phase and we're fund-raising for the second phase for the second phase,” AHS spokesman Cindy Wigdahl said.

Chicago Bear Tyler Bangent signed on to help the AHS effort.

They gathered at the Huntley Gazebo Aug. 4 to learn about a type of bicycle which was created in Huntley.

Jake Marino of the Huntley Historical Society explained the achievements of the Latimer Brothers Bike, whose concept generated three bicycle patents for Frank Latimer and brothers Dale and Henry.

“It's a very valuable piece that belongs to one of the Historical Society members. There are only two Latimer bicycles in existence, this and one in a museum in the Netherlands,” Marino said.

“But this year, I was 110 percent sure to do it,” Pawlak said.

On July 30 in Woodstock, Pawlak, a 2023 Huntley High School alumnae, won the Miss McHenry County Fair pageant title.

“I was very surprised. My parents, Marcena and Maciej, and my whole family hugged me. I was shocked, grateful. It's been fun so far,” Pawlak said.

Pawlak enjoyed dancing with those listening to “Banjo Buddies” old songs and also showed a goat during the open competition at the county fair Aug.

Huntley Police Chief Linda Hooten commented on NNO's importance.

“We look forward to NNO every year as a dedicated night to celebrate the positive relationship between the police and our community members. I invite everyone to come out and meet the police officers protecting the Village of Huntley and keeping it safe. We cannot do this without the support of our wonderful residents,” Hooten said.

Huntley Historical Society was the beneficiary of the Second Annual Beer Mile event, held at the grounds of Sew Hop'd Brewery and Tap Room in Huntley. More than 60 participants took to the beer drinking and running course. Some competed as relay teams while others did so individually.

“We had the Beer Mile last year and had about 40 runners,” Historical Society member Lonnie Oldham said.

Kevin Byrnes' business, SmashD Burgers and Fries, a smash style burger served from his food truck, took center stage at Huntley Area Public Library July 22. Byrnes is a veteran of the US Marine Corps, where he served for nine years.

“I think the event in Huntley went very well. I would like to thank the support from the community and business leaders as well as the library,” Byrnes said.

According to a D158 press release statement, in addition to weekly Monday readings, D158 students and families have been invited to participate in the Charlotte's Web scavenger hunt; looked for RRT posters at local restaurants and other recreational spots in Huntley this summer.

Mike Riggins of Sleepy Hollow brings goodies from his garden each week.

“Right now, we have a lot of beets, carrots, and garlic. In August, it's the tomatoes, then spinach, lettuces in the fall. I'm always thinking about the next crop, and I enjoy the people here,” Riggins said.

Meanwhile, Pingree Grove resident Bob Kapheim, owner of Bob's Art Photography, showed off his talents of award winning art, photography, and glass fusion crafts.

The Huntley-based 8U Illinois Citius team captured its title over Signature Stars, in a 12-11 thriller July 14. The Stars had downed Cirius 11-10 the day before. The winners emerged on top after a three-game day.

The next day, the Raiders Baseball Academy took the field.

“Summer camp for football is basically preseason so in my opinion it's essential to getting your team ready for the season,” Red Raiders head coach Mike Naymola said in mid-June. “We have competition all over the field. Lots of kids are trying to earn spots and the competition element of that is going to pay dividends in the end.

This year's MCYSA tournament will be the 31st annual event. It begins with session one on July 12 through July 15, followed by the second session, July 18-21. Games are played at Crystal Lake's Lippold Park and Veterans Acres and other locations.

The area will be contributing several teams to the 99-team field, including two from Huntley, the Citius Navy 8U and Raiders Baseball Academy 13U.

Meyers was one of three members of the IADA Class of 2024 Hall of Fame, along with Terry Dobbs who worked at Palatine and Greg King of Sterling, at the May IADA meeting. Meyers explained that due to his retirement as Johnsburg High School Athletic Director in 2003, he is one of the elder statesman so honored.

“Officers will be working tirelessly to keep impaired drivers off the road and ticketing unbuckled motorists,” according to the press release statement. “Driving under the influence not only poses a grave risk to oneself but also endangers passengers and fellow road users. The financial and human costs of a DUI are immeasurable.

Rita Castens is the new HHS Athletic Director as of July 1, while Matt Landvick was named HHS Assistant Athletic Director in separate Huntley Community School District 158 (D158) Board of Education meetings.

Castans was appointed by the D158 BoE to succeed Glen Wilson as AD, as Wilson will return to the classroom this fall. Landvick's role is a new position.

The heroes of the 96-65 Cubs regular season were in town to toast one of their own, Hall-of-Famer Ryne Sandberg, for his new statue at Wrigley Field. The statue was unveiled June 23, with the reunion at Huntley's Pinecrest Golf Course and Club 400 gathering over the next two days.

The 1984 teammates helped mark the famous Sandberg Game against St.

Stewart was found guilty of three counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, Class X felonies; three counts of criminal sexual assault, Class 1 felonies; and one count of aggravated unlawful restraint, a Class 3 felony.

Kane County Assistant State’s Attorneys Amanda Busljeta and Matt Rodgers told the court that on Nov.

Cornelison's tenor voice boomed and brought a long applause after two songs, the national anthem “God Bless America.” He sang the national anthem at the Hawks Stanley Cup wins in 2010, 2013 and 2015. This day, he wore his Stanley Cup ring he was given by the Blackhawks after their 2015 championship.

The highlight at the Illinois Elementary Sports Association (IESA) meet from both schools was eighth grader Myla Wade of Heineman's squad earning second place in the eighth grade 400-meter run. Her time was 59.16 seconds.

“Wade ran a personal best and Heineman school record running a 59.16, and placing second in state. This girl is a dynamic runner and embraced the challenges that this event brings,” Heineman track-and-field coach Katy McCrystal said.

Tommy Korn was the Tigers' pitcher who closed out the championship, a 3-2 comeback win over Lemont, at Joliet's Duly Health Care Field June 8.

Tommy Korn's mom Jennifer works in Huntley Community School District 158 as a Speech-Language Patholigust, in the LIGHT program.